Stephen T Earls, M.D.

Family Medicine

Stephen T Earls is a Family Medicine specialist based in Barre, MA with over 56 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.

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Patients across MA can see Stephen T Earls, M.D. in person in Barre or via virtual visit — no travel required. A George Washington University School of Medicine graduate since 1970, he brings 56+ years of experience. CMS Medicare data shows his patients commonly have hypertension, high cholesterol, and mood disorders.

At a glance

  • Prescribes opioids less than 24% of reporting doctors in Massachusetts
  • Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
1 of 703 Family Medicine providers in MASee all Family Medicine in Barre56+ years experienceNPI since 2005

Older · 2030dNPPES updated 2020-11-01 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Massachusetts Board of Registration in Medicine

Contact & Location

Practice Location

151 Worcester Rd, Barre, MA 01005-9002

CMS Clinical Data

How Does This Doctor Compare?

Based on Medicare data, this doctor prescribes opioid pain medications conservatively.

Opioid Rx

↓ Lower = better

3.18%

Massachusetts avg: 4 · US avg: 5.1

Higher than most doctors nationally(-1.9 pts)

3.18% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.

Medicare Patients

147

Unique beneficiaries

Standard volume

Prescription Recipients

326

Patients prescribed

Prescriptions Written

2,043

Total claims

Total Medicare drug cost: $136k

Percentile rankings compared against 1,606 reporting peers in Massachusetts.

Data Note: Sourced from CMS Medicare Provider Utilization & Payment Data. Percentile rankings compare this provider against all peers with reported data in the same state. Updated annually to reflect the latest federal reporting cycle.

Patient Condition Panel

What This Doctor Treats Most

Based on Medicare claims data — here's what patients commonly see this doctor for

Based on Medicare data, this doctor primarily manages Hypertension, High Cholesterol, and Mood Disorders.

Hypertension
Lower than avg (-5%)65%

High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke

US avg: 70.2%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-5%) — less common here

High Cholesterol
Lower than avg (-21%)49%

Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk

US avg: 70.4%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-21%) — less common here

Mood Disorders
38%

Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder

Arthritis
Lower than avg (-14%)35%

Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness

US avg: 49.3%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-14%) — less common here

Depression
Higher than avg (+1%)33%

A mood disorder causing persistent sadness and loss of interest in activities

US avg: 31.8%

↑ More patients than average (+1%) — a focus area for this doctor

Anxiety Disorders
Lower than avg (-8%)26%

Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life

US avg: 34.1%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-8%) — less common here

Diabetes
Lower than avg (-10%)24%

A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels

US avg: 34.5%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-10%) — less common here

Ischemic Heart Disease
Lower than avg (-8%)24%

Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease

US avg: 31.7%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-8%) — less common here

GeneralBehavioralNational avg

Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.

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Background & Specialty

Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.

Career Journey
  1. Graduated medical school · 1970

    George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences

  2. Board certified · Oct 31, 2020

    Self-reported via NPPES

  3. 56 years in practice

    Senior practitioner

Family MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Family Medicine is the medical specialty which is concerned with the total health care of the individual and the family. It is the specialty in breadth which integrates the biological, clinical, and behavioral sciences. The scope of family medicine is not limited by age, sex, organ system, or disease entity.

Taxonomy: 207Q00000X

Education & Training

George Washington University School of Medicine (Class of 1970)

Practice Footprint

Mailing address

Po Box 415348, Boston, MA 02241-5348

Differs from practice location

Virtual Family Medicine Care With Stephen T Earls

NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.

Schedule a virtual visit with Stephen T Earls for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, mood disorder follow-ups — no travel to Barre required. The office sends a secure video link before your appointment. Most visits take 15–30 minutes. Medicare enrolled per CMS records.

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Stephen T Earls

Dr. Earls is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Barre, MA. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (978) 355-6321.

Verified across 5 federal data sources

Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Physician Comparator · HRSA HPSA. See Data Methodology.

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